BARBARIAN

Barbarian

The term "barbarian" refers to a person who is perceived to be uncivilized. The word is often used either in a general reference to member of a nation or ethnos, typically a tribal society as seen by an urban civilization either viewed as inferior, or admired as a noble savage. In idiomatic or figurative usage, a "barbarian" may also be an individual reference to a brutal, cruel, warlike, insensitive person.

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barbarian

Noun

  1. An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
  2. Someone from a developing country or backward culture.
  3. A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.
  4. A person destitute of culture; a Philistine.
  5. A cruel, savage, brutal person; one without pity or humanity.

Adjective

  1. Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.


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